SLVSH05A November 2023 – August 2025 LP8865U-Q1 , LP8865V-Q1 , LP8865W-Q1 , LP8865X-Q1 , LP8865Y-Q1 , LP8865Z-Q1
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For this design, the input voltage is 9V to 16V. The output is single white LED and the inductor current ripple by requirement is less than 40% of maximum LED current. When choosing a proper peak-to-peak inductor current ripple, do not violate the low-side FET current limit when the converter works in no-load condition. To avoid violation, establish that half of the peak-to-peak inductor current ripple is lower than that limit. Another consideration is to verify the reasonable inductor core loss and copper loss caused by the peak-to-peak current ripple. Once the peak-to-peak inductor current ripple is chosen, use Equation 28 to calculate the recommended value of the inductor L.
where
With the chosen inductor value, calculate the actual inductor current ripple using Equation 25.
Establish that the design ratings of inductor RMS current and saturation current are greater than the design ratings in the system requirement to ensure that inductor overheat or saturation does not occur. During power up, transient conditions or fault conditions, the inductor current may exceed its normal operating current and reach the current limit. Therefore, the preference is to select a saturation current rating that is equal to or greater than the converter current limit. The peak-inductor-current and RMS current equations are shown in Equation 26and Equation 27.